Written by

Sue DeWerff
| For FLORIDA TODAY

Not only did members of the Melbourne High surf team live up to coach Sean Hayes' expectations this weekend at the NSSA (National Scholastic Surfing Association) nationals - they set three new East Coast records.

Led by Patrick Kelley (second place in the long board) and Corey Howell (third place in the shortboard), the nine-member team of two girls and seven boys took third place in the overall team competition.

The finish was the highest by an East Coast high school team. "I am extremely proud of this group," said Hayes, who nicknamed the team "The Dream Team." I am thrilled to have been a part of ...